Economy, jobs and prices in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil: official figures
Nova Iguaçu's gross domestic product was R$ 20.5 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.19% of Brazil's GDP and the 78th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Nova Iguaçu?
GDP per person in Nova Iguaçu was R$ 26,110 in 2023, the 2449th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 53rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities; for Brazil as a whole it was about R$ 53,887.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow much of Rio de Janeiro state's economy is in Nova Iguaçu?
Nova Iguaçu produced 1.7% of the GDP of Rio de Janeiro state in 2023, while holding 4.9% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Nova Iguaçu?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 52.6% of Nova Iguaçu's gross value added, industry 9.5%, public administration, education and health 37.8% and agriculture 0.1% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Nova Iguaçu depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Nova Iguaçu's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and trade and vehicle repair. Industry's share of value added was the 31st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Nova Iguaçu?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Nova Iguaçu earned an average of R$ 2,495.90 a month in 2024 (1.8 minimum wages), the 1874th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 40th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Nova Iguaçu?
The average monthly salary in Nova Iguaçu rose from R$ 2,386.43 in 2022 to R$ 2,495.90 in 2024 in current reais (+4.6%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.0 to 1.8.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Nova Iguaçu?
Registered companies and organisations in Nova Iguaçu employed 120,959 people at the end of 2024, 96,368 of them salaried, equal to 14.3% of the estimated population; the 30th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: 32.0%). Jobs are counted where the workplace is, so they include commuters.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyIs employment growing in Nova Iguaçu?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Nova Iguaçu grew from 119,492 in 2022 to 120,959 in 2024 (+1.2%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Nova Iguaçu?
19,298 companies and other organisations were active in Nova Iguaçu in 2024, about 23 per 1,000 residents (the 30th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 3.2 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Nova Iguaçu?
The median monthly household income per person in Nova Iguaçu was R$ 760 at the 2022 census, the 53rd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 2324th lowest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities (Brazil: R$ 1,000).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyMore figures
- At current prices, not adjusted for inflation, GDP per person in Nova Iguaçu went from R$ 12,755 in 2010 to R$ 26,110 in 2023, a rise of 105%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Nova Iguaçu compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 75 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Aparecida de Goiânia | R$ 20.9 billion |
| 73 | Limeira | R$ 20.9 billion |
| 74 | Bauru | R$ 20.7 billion |
| 75 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 20.5 billion |
| 76 | Anápolis | R$ 20.4 billion |
| 77 | Jaboatão dos Guararapes | R$ 20.3 billion |
| 78 | Dourados | R$ 20.3 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 268 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Camboriú | R$ 26,228 |
| 266 | São João de Meriti | R$ 26,157 |
| 267 | Santarém | R$ 26,155 |
| 268 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 26,110 |
| 269 | Juazeiro | R$ 25,900 |
| 270 | Teófilo Otoni | R$ 25,763 |
| 271 | São Gonçalo | R$ 25,719 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 290 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | Planaltina | 9.8% |
| 288 | Manacapuru | 9.7% |
| 289 | Porto Alegre | 9.5% |
| 290 | Nova Iguaçu | 9.5% |
| 291 | São Paulo | 9.5% |
| 292 | Juazeiro do Norte | 9.4% |
| 293 | Santana | 9.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 291 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | Magé | 23.1 |
| 289 | São Gonçalo | 23.1 |
| 290 | Manacapuru | 23.1 |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 22.9 |
| 292 | Caxias | 22.9 |
| 293 | Itacoatiara | 22.5 |
| 294 | Igarassu | 22.5 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 281 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | Camaragibe | R$ 2,539.25 |
| 279 | Ubá | R$ 2,532.51 |
| 280 | Nova Serrana | R$ 2,515.59 |
| 281 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 2,495.90 |
| 282 | Parnaíba | R$ 2,489.24 |
| 283 | Santa Rita | R$ 2,485.26 |
| 284 | São Gonçalo | R$ 2,483.80 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 265 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | Ituiutaba | 1.9 |
| 263 | Lagarto | 1.9 |
| 264 | São Gonçalo | 1.8 |
| 265 | Nova Iguaçu | 1.8 |
| 266 | Feira de Santana | 1.8 |
| 267 | Ananindeua | 1.8 |
| 268 | Vitória da Conquista | 1.8 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 291 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | Queimados | 14.9% |
| 289 | Santana | 14.6% |
| 290 | São Gonçalo do Amarante | 14.6% |
| 291 | Nova Iguaçu | 14.3% |
| 292 | Nilópolis | 14.3% |
| 293 | São Gonçalo | 13.9% |
| 294 | Itapipoca | 13.7% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Nova Iguaçu ranks 268 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | Feira de Santana | R$ 775 |
| 266 | Petrolina | R$ 767 |
| 267 | Planaltina | R$ 767 |
| 268 | Nova Iguaçu | R$ 760 |
| 269 | Camaçari | R$ 750 |
| 270 | Patos | R$ 750 |
| 271 | Macapá | R$ 745 |
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Sources
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Estatísticas do Cadastro Central de Empresas (CEMPRE) 2022-2024: local units, companies and organisations, employed persons, salaried employees, wages and average monthly salary (SIDRA table 9509; Brazil, states and the 320 listed municipalities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6512e29fcaa1…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Produto Interno Bruto dos Municípios, database 2010-2023 (text format, with layout): GDP, GDP per person and gross value added by sector for every municipality, with IBGE urban hierarchy, metropolitan region, Legal Amazon and semi-arid classifications, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1179047b0bcc…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Censo Demográfico 2022: mean and median monthly household income per person of residents of permanent private households, Brazil, states and municipalities (SIDRA table 10295), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 34331c7982e4…)
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